In a thrilling match-up between the San Antonio Spurs and the Denver Nuggets, Devonte’ Graham proved to be the hero as he sank a go-ahead floater in the final seconds to give the Spurs a 121-120 victory. This crucial win resulted in a three-way tie atop the Western Conference standings, with the Nuggets, Thunder, and Timberwolves all vying for the top seed.
Nuggets coach Michael Malone expressed disappointment in his team’s missed opportunity to secure the top seed with the loss to the Spurs. Now, the Nuggets are relying on both the Thunder and Timberwolves to lose their final games in order for them to regain the top spot.
Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans kept their playoff hopes alive by defeating the Golden State Warriors, thanks in large part to CJ McCollum’s hot streak in scoring. The Pelicans are now in contention for the No. 6 seed in the West.
The Los Angeles Lakers faced a tough test against the Memphis Grizzlies but managed to secure a crucial win to maintain their position as the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference. However, the Sacramento Kings are not far behind and hold a tiebreaker over the Warriors, giving them an outside chance at reaching the No. 8 seed.
With all Western Conference games on Sunday set to start at 3:30 p.m. ET, various scenarios have been laid out for team positioning depending on the results. It promises to be an intense day of basketball as teams fight for their playoff lives in the final game of the season. Stay tuned to Forever Sports Online for all the latest updates and analysis.
